Posted on 02/21/2025 11:08:19 AM PST by Miami Rebel
Chinese scientists have found a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, that can infect humans, raising concerns about another potential pandemic. This virus can attach to the same human cell receptor (ACE2) that Covid-19 used to spread, making experts pay close attention.
The discovery was made by a team led by Shi Zhengli, famously known as "batwoman" for her work on bat viruses. The study, published in the journal Cell, involved scientists from top research institutes, including the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
HKU5-CoV-2 is part of the merbecovirus family, which also includes the MERS virus. It was first found in bats in Hong Kong and has now been identified as a new strain that can attach to human cells.
The virus can also bind to cells in various animals, increasing its chances of jumping between species. However, scientists say that its ability to infect humans is much weaker compared to Covid-19, as per South China Morning Post.
Can It Cause Another Pandemic?
Experts caution that while this new virus can infect human cells, it doesn’t seem as dangerous as Covid-19—at least not yet. The risk of it spreading widely among humans is considered low, but researchers warn that viruses like this can evolve over time.
Why It’s Important to Stay Alert Even though HKU5-CoV-2 isn’t an immediate threat, its discovery highlights the importance of monitoring viruses in animals that could eventually infect humans. The Covid-19 pandemic taught us how quickly a virus can spread if not caught early.
Scientists stress that ongoing research and global health monitoring are key to preventing future outbreaks.
Shoot first and ask questions later. Typical market overreaction to scare headlines.
I heard we already have a shooting squad ready for the new Vaxx that was developed last year
The common cold strikes again.
STOP SCREWING AROUND WITH THE DAMN BATS, CHINA!.................
OGNTSA!
Amazing, the virus knows when to come out to attack prosperity in the US!
Sounds like we need to NUKE a bat cave in Wuhan!
Leave the bats alone you evildoers! What sick minds we have in this world.
Nuke it from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure
AntiMaga virus. I ain’t changin’ my lifestyle for SH!T.
another USPTO patent?
The Fauci deep staters from the U.S. were WORKING WITH CHINA. JUST AS GUILTY !!!
I will not comply!!!
Batchit crazy China.
They think that they can hobble Trump again with another planned pandemic.
As a poster on X said, “The Pfizer check cleared.”
How should we proceed with civilization according to Fauci?
Not doing this again. Not locking down. Not staying home. Not putting on the face diaper.
Better to die free than live under a boot.
These bat viruses are not ‘new’, they’ve been around for a million years. As long as people leave the bats to themselves they are nothing to worry about...................
Hunting around for the specific virus mentioned . . . it has been around for many years. Story likely bogus.
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